After a Death in York | Funeral Directors & Support | Funeral Directory

York

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the York area, this page will help you understand what to do next, find a trusted funeral director, and access free support tools.

What to do after a death

1

Register the death

This must be done within 5 days (8 in Scotland). Contact your local register office to book an appointment.

2

Choose a funeral director

Pick from vetted, NAFD-accredited directors in your area. They'll guide you through everything.

3

Arrange the funeral

Your funeral director will help plan the service, handle paperwork, and take care of practical details.

4

Sort out the estate

You may need probate. Use our free checker to find out, or speak to a specialist for advice.

Need more detail? Our step-by-step guides cover everything from costs to what happens on the day.

Funeral directors near York

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

Co-op Funeralcare logo

1. Co-op Funeralcare

0.2 miles away

4.5
(12 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Amazing in their overall support as well as the fantastic send-off they gave my Mum. Both the funeral director and celebrant were excellent and went above and beyond to provide the most respectful tribute.” — Ray N.

“Caring, compassionate and supportive service. Nothing was too much trouble. Great attention to detail to ensure the day ran seamlessly. Special mention to Joanne, who was brilliant.” — michael g.

J Rymer Funeral Service logo

2. J Rymer Funeral Service

0.6 miles away

5
(71 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Jess our funeral director was so lovely and professional. On the day of our funeral Jess was so organised and gave a lot of support, and the staff carrying the coffin were so respectful. I cannot thank J Rymers enough for the support and help they gave at such a difficult time.” — Kerri T.

“From collection to finish at the crematorium everything was so personal and professional that it made the ordeal much easier to deal with and left myself and the family in a much better place than we had imagined possible. To say thank you is insufficient but we were all left with a warm comforting memory.” — Hugh G.

J G Fielder and Son - York logo

3. J G Fielder and Son - York

0.7 miles away

4.9
(39 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Chris Fielder Chris Fielder Chris Fielder John Tattersall

Meet Chris, Chris, Chris +33

“During my hardest time they were the best team I could ask for. With us every step of the way. Flexible and professional. Kind and caring. And very clear with all information.” — Geraldine S.

“We never felt there was any pressure to make hasty decisions, and his calm, gentle demeanour was so appropriate. I can't thank the team enough for delivering our vision as we said our final goodbyes.” — Judith H.

Co-op Funeralcare logo

4. Co-op Funeralcare

0.8 miles away

4.7
(10 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Thank-you to all for such a kind and efficient service.” — chris p.

“We were dealt with sensitivity and professionalism. The whole process ran smoothly and Lena in the Heworth office ensured that everything was effectively coordinated.” — Christopher E.

Co-op Funeralcare logo

5. Co-op Funeralcare

2.0 miles away

4.7
(16 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Paul and the team was superb, made a difficult day easier.” — Darren K.

“My late mother was treated with respect at all times and the family with sensitivity and kindness.” — Shelagh M.

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6. Hayley Owen Funeral Director

2.0 miles away

4.8
(188 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Beth Harron Beth Harron Beth Harron Dave Owen-Barker

Meet Beth, Beth, Beth +6

“We contacted Hayley by phone in the early hours of the morning. She was very helpful from the get-go. Beth looked after us as a family, reassuring us that we could call anytime and see him when we wanted. The communication was excellent throughout.” — Morag W.

“It was so comforting to know dad was in safe hands and we were also being gently held in our grief and supported at every step. Gary's lovely down to earth attitude put us at ease straight away and meant it was easy to ask him any questions. No request was too much.” — Digger Y.

Co-op Funeralcare logo

7. Co-op Funeralcare

4.1 miles away

4.7
(12 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Efficient, caring and compassionate service delivered with true professionalism.” — Michael G.

“Compassionate and efficient service with attention to detail at a difficult time - many thanks to Vicky the funeral Director.” — Stephen C.

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8. I W Myers Funeral Directors

6.2 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

I W Myers Funeral Directors are reputed to be the oldest established family funeral directors in Britain. It was founded over 300 years ago in 1701.

9. Bryan Mills Funeral Directors

7.2 miles away

5
(13 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Professional, friendly, empathetic, courteous, easy to get in touch with, thoughtful. Very understanding at such a sad and difficult time.” — Tonja F.

“Ella was absolutely fantastic from get go. She was so pleasant and understanding to what we wanted. The funeral service was very nice.” — Raymond D.

J G Fielder and Son - Tadcaster logo

10. J G Fielder and Son - Tadcaster

9.0 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Chris Fielder John Tattersall Paul Clark Simon Aston

Meet Chris, Helen, John +9

Independent and family for over 120 years.

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What families are saying

Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

    5

    Brilliant service, nothing was to much trouble from the start, nicola was amazing and very helpful, the 2 women I had with me when dressing my mum were so informative and and supp…

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    Toni Adams via Google
    in the last week
    5

    Very grateful for the good service provided by Rosedale, they were friendly and professional to deal with at a difficult time.

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    RICHARD WOOLSEY via Google
    5

    At a difficult time for us, we found the meticulous, caring service from all the staff at A W Lymn very comforting. Their advice on all aspects of the funeral was very professiona…

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    Roger Aubrook via Google
    5

    Everybody I/we came into contact with was professional , compassionate and understanding. You should be proud of your team!

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    Alan Preece via Google
    in the last week
    5

    Thank you so very much, Faye for all your support and compassion. From the beginning to the end, I felt in safe hands through such a very vulnerable and difficult time in my life …

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    Julia Simpson via Google
    5

    I would like to thank Ashley Barlow, April Catterall and the team for looking after me and my family after the passing of my dad. You treated us like your own family with the up m…

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    John via Google
    5

    Chris and his team were amazing when both my parents passed away in March within 3 weeks of each other. We opted for pure cremations and all our family were so touched with the wa…

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    Bob Paton via Google
    5

    The service from the very start to the very end was absolutely fantastic. The level of compassion & care when organising my mothers funeral arrangements was amazing . Nothing was …

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    Mark Stuart via Google
    3 weeks ago
    5

    We honestly cannot thank the funeral home enough for the care, kindness and compassion they showed us during such an incredibly difficult time following the loss of our beautiful …

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    Charlotte Hepworth via Google
    5

    I want to say that this company is fantastic. Every member of staff, are caring, full of compassion, and kind. Last year we lost Steve. It was hard but they were so supportive, …

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    Adam Parsons via Google